Fall Fairs and Festivals
TRAX FARMS FALL FESTIVAL
Where: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville For more info: traxfarms. com
This annual festival is a tradition for many families in the South Hills and beyond, offering something for everyone. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, see if you can find your way through the giant corn maze, and enjoy other activities, food and more.
Fall Fairs and Festivals
ART IN THE PARK
When: September 19 Where: Dormont Park, 1801 Dormont Avenue, Dormont For more info: dormontarts. com
Art in the Park celebrates art, music and community through a diverse exhibition of immersive experiences and displays of original art throughout the park. Local nonprofit organizations will lead fun, creative booths, while arts vendors will sell their wares along a beautiful tree-lined path.
CECIL TOWNSHIP FALL FESTIVAL
When: September 26 & 27 Where: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil For more info: ceciltownship-pa. gov
Celebrate fall in Cecil with family and friends! There will be lots of crafters, scrumptious food, a variety of entertainment, a 50 / 50 raffle, Chinese auction, petting zoo, bounce houses and more.
CHILDREN’ S HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: October 18 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
Harvest time wasn’ t all work and no play. In fact, it was a very important opportunity for communities to get together and enjoy each other’ s company. This event is especially family-friendly, with an emphasis on children’ s games, crafts, music and a giant leaf pile to jump into!
COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
When: September 19 & 20 Where: Ten covered bridges in Washington and Greene counties For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
Each covered bridge location offers a charming atmosphere and an array of activities including handmade arts, food, historical reenactments, crafting demonstrations and entertainment.
DORMONT’ S ANNUAL STREET & MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: October 10 Where: Potomac Avenue( from W. Liberty to Belrose Ave.), Dormont For more info: boro. dormont. pa. us
Enjoy strolling entertainers, live performances on stage, local vendors and artists, crafts and activities for kids, food from local restaurants, and fun for the whole family.
GREEN TREE BOROUGH OCTOBERFEST
When: September 19 Where: Green Tree Park, 895 Greentree Road, Green Tree For more info: greentreeboro. com
This annual event offers games, rides, food, live entertainment, craft vendors and more for all ages!
HICKORY APPLE FESTIVAL
When: October 3 & 4 Where: 106 Main Street, Hickory For more info: hickoryapplefest. com
This is a beloved community event with the tight-knit feel of a small town. Live entertainment, unique crafters, homemade brick-oven bread, and delicious apple everything make it a festival you don’ t want to miss. It is also the largest fundraiser for the Mt. Pleasant Township VFC.
HOUSTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
When: October 9 – 11 Where: American Legion Post # 902 Picnic Grounds, 124 West Pike Street, Houston For more info: houstonpumpkinfestival. net
A three-day community tradition that offers food, craft vendors, children’ s activities, a parade and contests! Musical entertainment is included as well. Admission is free, but event proceeds benefit the Houston VFD.
MCFALL FEST
When: October 10 Where: McDonald Presbyterian Church, 119 Station Street, McDonald For more info: mcdonaldpres. org
McFall Fest is old-fashioned fun for the whole family offering a bake sale and food, crafters and vendors, games for the children and more. Check out Sandi’ s Treasure Chest resale shop while you’ re there.
MONONGAHELA AQUATORIUM ANNUAL WITCH FESTIVAL
When: October 17 Where: 200 Railroad Street, Monongahela For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
The Witch Festival offers the finest oddities, curiosities and wares. Dress up in your favorite costume, eat, drink and dance!
PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
When: October 16 – 18 and 24 – 25 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington For more info: familyfestivals. com
Browse and shop at nearly 250 exhibit spaces with an abundance of arts, crafts and foods. Many of the region’ s best artists and craftsmen will be displaying their finest crafts including functional and decorative wood, embellished clothing, stained glass, jewelry, candles and much more.
PENNSYLVANIA BAVARIAN OKTOBERFEST
When: September 18 – 20 Where: Pike Street, Downtown Canonsburg For more info: canonsburgboro. com
Named one of the top Oktoberfest celebrations by USA Today, this event features fun for the whole family. It includes live entertainment on two stages featuring both German music and today’ s pop hits, a food court offering German and American cuisine, a children’ s craft area, amusement rides / games, and an assortment of beers available.
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